Lot 2483
1874 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Well struck with nice Mint Red toning. A blazing golden orange specimen with rich rose and bright coppery highlights. Sharp and appealing, and among the finest examples of the date certified by a respected top-tier grading service. A hint of weakness at the dentils that is typically seen is almost absent on this much crisper than average struck specimen, with the key central areas strongly hit by the dies. Pop 30; 5 in 66 (PCGS # 2120) .
Gold Rush, 1874-style: Almost forgotten now, the Black Hills Gold Rush took place in Dakota Territory in the United States. It began in 1874 following the Custer Expedition and reached a peak in 1876-77.
Prospectors found gold in 1874 near present-day Custer, South Dakota, but the deposit turned out to be small. The large placer gold deposits of Deadwood Gulch were discovered in November 1875, and in 1876, thousands of gold-seekers flocked to the new town of Deadwood, although it was still within Indian land.
Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,700.
Ex Richard Collection; The Coltrin Family Collection.
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